Meeting Details
August 9, 2018
7:30am - 9:30am
2 hr
Big Walnut District Administrative Office
Purpose
N/A
1.
Mission
The mission of the Big Walnut Local Schools is to inspire and guide each student to his or her maximum potential.
2.
Vision
In order to realize our mission, we will strive to achieve and maintain our vision of:
- Student-focused, professional, collaborative staff
- Student-focused, challenging and current curriculum
- Supportive, involved and informed community
- Financial responsibility
3.
President
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Roll Call
Minutes
- Dr. Fagan's resignation was effective on July 31, 2018.
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X |
5.
District Goals
- Improve academic achievement
- Improve communication
- Plan for growth (facility plan)
- Financial responsibility
6.
Superintendent's Report
6.1
District Goals: Student Academic Achievement
6.2
District Goal: Improve Communication
6.3
District Goal: Planning for Growth
Construction Update- Storm Shelter
Minutes
- Ms. Pollock asked the Board whether it would be their desire to proceed as the architect initially provided or to change the structure to use the Storm Shelter moratorium. Ohio Revised Code made an exception to the mandate to allow districts that had bonds passed between a certain time to have a choice if they wanted to have a Storm Shelter. We were not aware that ORC was going to require Storm Shelters when we went to our community for the bond. If we included the Storm Shelter we would need to decide what cuts we would need to make.
- The Board discussed the different options, but ultimately the consensus was for the architects to continue with designing without the additional requirements of the Storm Shelter.
- Mr. Swartz shared security updates on the status of our 5 buildings. He stated it would be a race to the finish and that not all the finishes will be done, but he was pushing the contractor to have everything ready for our inspections by tomorrow. We knew that these projects were on an aggressive timeline and at this point we are looking at our security projects as a 3 step process for priority.
- Life Safety and passing inspections
- Operational safety that everything is working properly
- Aesthetics
- Mr. Swartz indicated step one will be accomplished and that all buildings will be safe and ready for staff and students to move in. No buildings will be less secure than when we closed last school year, but the final finishes and steps may have to be completed after hours.
7.
Treasurer's Report
Minutes
- Mr. Buskirk shared that the Financial Auditors started the District's audit this week and that the financial report compilation would begin in a couple weeks.
8.
Selected Board Policies
8.1
.
First reading of the following revised policy:
- 6325 - Procurement Federal Grants/Funds
9.
Board Members Items of Discussion
10.
Public Participation
This is a meeting of the Board of Education in public for the purpose of conducting the School District's business and is not considered a public community meeting. This is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in the agenda. (Please reference criteria for Public Participation, which is attached to the agenda.)
11.
Human Resources
11.1
18-127
It is recommended the Board approve the resignation of Charles Coffee, Bus Driver, effective at the end of the 2017/2018 school year.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X |
11.2
18-128
It is recommended the Board approve a 90-day contract for the following classified employees:
- Stacy Chalfant, Teaching Assistant, Hylen Souders Elementary, 190-days, step 0, effective August 13, 2018
- Loraine Dimitroff, Teaching Assistant, Big Walnut Intermediate School, 190-days, step 2, effective August 13, 2018
- Rebecca Hampton, Teaching Assistant, Big Walnut High School, 190-days, step 0, effective August 13, 2018
- Brandi Hess, Teaching Assistant, General Rosecrans Elementary, 190-days, step 0, effective August 13, 2018
- Bethany Immel, General Secretary II, Big Walnut High School, 210-days calendar, step 10, effective August 8, 2018
- Nina Lechleiter, Bus Driver, step 0, effective August 13, 2018
- Jodi Nye, Teaching Assistant, Big Walnut High School, 190-days, step 6, effective August 13, 2018
- April Smith, Bus Driver, step 0, effective August 13, 2018
- Teresa Vallance, Bus Driver, step 0, effective August 13, 2018
- Kayla VanderVlucht, Teaching Assistant, General Rosecrans Elementary, 190-days, step 2, effective August 13, 2018
Minutes
- Ms. Meyer moved, Mr. Schneider seconded to consent on items 11.2 through 11.4.
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X |
11.3
.
It is recommended the Board approve the change in position for Kristin Giraud from a .5 Preschool Assistant (4 days per week) to .5 Educational Assistant (5 days per week).
Minutes
- consent in item 11.2, motion 18-128
Result: Approved
11.4
.
It is recommended the Board approve the following Fall athletic supplemental coaches, pending receipt of a successful background check, application materials, and all necessary documentation:
- Rio Watanabe, Head Golf Coach - Girls, group 3 step 0
- Jeff Bennett, Volunteer Golf Coach - Boys
Minutes
- consent item 11.2, motion 18-128
Result: Approved
12.
Scheduling of Next Board Meeting
Special Meeting:
August 13, 2018
4:00 p.m.
District Administrative Office
Regular Meeting:
August 16, 2018
6:30 p.m.
District Administrative Office
13.
18-129 Executive Session
It is recommended the Board enter Executive Session to consider the employment/appointment of a public employee/official, the purchase of property for public purposes, and to discuss confidential information related to negotiations with other subdivisions regarding requests for economic development assistance.
Minutes
Result: Approved
Motioned: Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X |
14.
18-130 Adjourn
It is recommended the Board exit Executive Session and the meeting adjourns.
Minutes
Motioned: Mindy Meyer, Board Member
Seconded: Brad Schneider, Board Member
| Voter | Yes | No | Abstaining |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Wecker, President | X | ||
| Brad Schneider, Board Member | X | ||
| Mindy Meyer, Board Member | X | ||
| Doug Crowl, Board Member | X |
